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Parent reviews for Carrie. Common Sense says Stephen King's disturbing prom horror classic. Based on our expert review. Based on 28 reviews. Based on 80 reviews. Add your rating. Parents say 28 Kids say Parent of a 9 and year-old Written by Dadpool January 25, Great movie, for the bigger kids. Carrie is a fantastic movie, but save it for when the kids are 17 or There is a lot of content I wouldn't want my kids to see until they're a little older.

When I watch these movies, and I want to decide if I would let my kids watch it, I keep in mind that, if it's something that I would've been uncomfortable watching with MY parents, or my kids, it's not time to do so, yet. These movies are, in fact, timeless. This review Helped me decide 2. Had useful details 2.

Read my mind 1. Report this review. Adult Written by many lain February 17, We love ghost movies but we hate violent slasher films.

Although it does not have much violence it can be creepy. This is a great film that should be rated pg13 because it is on the lower end of horror. But that does not mean it is a bad movie its just not really violent. Like most horror movies. This movie is great for people who want to watch a scary movie and not be over whelmed by violence and gore.

This is perfect for who ever likes paranormal stuff. If you like slasher movies this film is not for you. Over all I think this is a great film that can be handled by mature 9 year old or anyone over the age of 11 highly recommended. This title contains: Positive Messages. Helped me decide 1. Had useful details 1. Adult Written by davidroddis March 12, A haunting and suspenseful film for parents and teens There are many ways to think of this movie, which is one of my favorites in any genre and I'm definitely not usually a fan of horror flicks.

First of all, Sissy Spacek's performance as the total misfit who is gifted with telekinetic power, and abused by her crazy religious fanatic mother a delicious, delirious over-the-top performance by Piper Laurie totally carries this movie, and adults can appreciate both the across-the-board excellence of the acting as well as the plot, which is as inexorable as Greek tragedy - every scene of the film builds towards the apocalyptic final moments.

Spacek is just heartbreaking in this role. So it's a "monster movie" in one sense, where one feels pity as well as terror. And any teen who's felt the least bit like a misfit and who hasn't? There is virtually no physical violence in this movie—which makes the final scene at the prom all the more horrific.

It is quite graphic. Brian de Palma opens the movie with a slow-motion scene in a girls' locker room, with nudity that is frankly voyeuristic; this ends with the famous moment when Carrie has her first period and does not understand what is happening. It's not as much the nudity but the disturbing way the scene ends that would make me hesitate to let anyone under high school age watch this. The movie ends with one of dePalma's signature "dream within a dream" surprises - and I will tell you that at the original screenings, entire audiences jumped out of their seats and screamed in unison.

This movie could provide a lot of talking points for parents and kids. If your child is sensitive to scary tales, it might be a little much for them. Helped me decide. Adult Written by Michael O. February 16, Had useful details. Adult Written by carriewhite01 June 14, Love the plot This is a pretty good movie, except for the swearing and the beginning scene, where there are girls changing in a locker room.

If your child does not know anything about menstruation, it is best not to watch this movie. The mother is abusive and forces Carrie to pray in a closet. She also calls Carrie's "parts" dirty pillows.

It's not very gory, however there is a scene where pig blood is poured on Carrie and she goes insane and flips a car over. Overall, this is a very interesting movie. This title contains: Sexy stuff. Read my mind. Excellent, Disturbing King Classic! The prom scene climax has electrocution, suffocation, fire and impaling, although due to flames, some of it is hard to see.

Crucifixion with kitchen utensils. A house collapses killing the people inside. Offscreen pigs are killed. Bloodied Carrie may scare people. A girl gets her period. Full frontal nudity. Breasts are seen if a few scenes. A great film, must see for all, a true masterpiece. Piper Laurie and Sissy Spacek are truly excellent on their roles. Parent Written by Apersonthatdoes February 25, Parent Written by Charity D.

November 10, As someone who watched this as a child, I have mixed opinions. I watched this when I was 12 and loved it for the most part. The extended nude scene in the beginning was outrageously uncomfortable, and as an adult I can only explain it as a discomfort with the obviously male gaze behind the camera lens.

It was really weird to see a scene I had been part of group showers after PE as suddenly sexual. I'd only ever considered showers after PE as a way to not be sweaty for the next class. That being said, my 11 year old is a voracious reader and I'm considering allowing her to read Carrie after pre-reading it myself, and I know she'll want to watch the movie afterward.

I think I'll allow this movie in a private room away from younger kids and perhaps fastforwarding through the extended nude scene that, in my opinion, could have been done with more taste and consideration.

It's really a judgement call. My 11 year old can handle it, but she's very mature for her age and thoughtful. I do look forward to the conversations we can have about periods, bullying, and religious abuse when I do allow her to watch it, whenever that is. Adult Written by Raritysfans November 10, This is the Night Carrie : It's pink, Mama.

Carrie : Look what Tommy gave me, Mama. Aren't they beautiful? Margaret White : I can see your dirty pillows. Everyone will. Carrie : Breasts, Mama. They're called breasts, and every woman has them. Sign In. Play trailer Horror Mystery. Director Brian De Palma. Stephen King novel Lawrence D. Cohen screenplay. Top credits Director Brian De Palma. See more at IMDbPro. Trailer Clip Video Photos Top cast Edit. Sissy Spacek Carrie as Carrie. Soles Norma as Norma. Priscilla Pointer Mrs.

Snell as Mrs. Sydney Lassick Mr. Fromm as Mr. Stefan Gierasch Mr. Morton as Mr. Michael Talbott Freddy as Freddy. Harry Gold George as George. Noelle North Frieda as Frieda. Cindy Daly Cora as Cora. Deirdre Berthrong Rhonda as Rhonda. Anson Downes Ernest as Ernest. Brian De Palma. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. It's nearing the end of the school year. High school senior Carrie White is a social outcast, largely due to being unwise to the ways of the world based on her upbringing.

Her mother, Margaret White, is a religious fanatic, her extreme views primarily targeted against sex, which she believes is a sin. She even believes natural associated processes such as menstruation are a sin, about which she has refused to mention to Carrie. White's beliefs were taken to that extreme largely because of her own failed marriage and her husband Ralph long ago having run off with another woman. The only adult authority figure who tries to help Carrie with her life is her phys ed teacher, Miss Collins, who is nonetheless warned not to get too close to go against how Mrs.

White chooses to raise Carrie, Mrs. White whose beliefs are well known in the community. An impromptu event that happens among Carrie's phys ed classmates against her leads to her classmates being punished.

One of those students, self absorbed Chris Hargensen, vows revenge against Carrie for that punishment, the method of the revenge associated to the phys ed class incident. Another student however, the popular Sue Snell, begins to feel sorry for Carrie.